Preston North End vs West Bromwich Albion
5th October 2000hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Draw & BTTS
Bookmaker bet365
Odds: 11/4 odds taken 1847 GMT, Tuesday 4 October
Ryan Lowe’s Preston North End and Steve Bruce’s West Bromwich Albion lock horns in EFL Championship action this Wednesday at Deepdale. These two sides have been the draw specialists in the second tier so far, with seven of their 11 Championship games ending all square. The pressure is on Bruce, as the Baggies are only above the bottom three on goal difference. This is a huge fixture for both teams.
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Preston North End Preview – Can the Lilywhites secure a first win in five?
Ryan Lowe’s Preston North End have won two, lost two and drawn seven of 11 Championship fixtures. Only two clubs have lost fewer games, but just two sides have won less. Still, Preston are doing okay in 14th.
Since edging past Coventry City away from home in late August, the Lilywhites are without a win in four, taking just two points from a possible 12. Last time out, they drew 0-0 at Sunderland.
Preston have yet to win at home this season, drawing four and losing two. In their previous home match, they were beaten 2-0 by high-flying Sheffield United. Can they get back on track with three points against struggling Albion on Wednesday?
West Bromwich Albion Preview – Can the Baggies pick up a huge three points?
West Bromwich Albion have been the underachievers in the Championship up until now. Many tipped Steve Bruce’s boys for promotion this season, but the Baggies have won just one of their opening 11 games. Like Preston, Albion have also drawn seven times in the league.
Since thumping Hull City 5-2 at The Hawthorns in August, West Brom have failed to win since. They have gone on to lose three and draw four league and cup matches.
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With the pressure mounting on the manager, Bruce and his Albion side will be desperate for their first away victory of the season. Can they leave Deepdale with a much-needed three points?
Preston North End vs West Bromwich Albion Betting Advice
Preston won at The Hawthorns when these two teams last met. Goals from Emil Ris Jakobsen and Cameron Archer gave the Lilywhites a 2-0 victory in January. The reverse meeting at Deepdale in September 2021 ended in a 1-1 draw.
West Brom’s last win in this fixture was a 2-0 home success in the 2019-20 Championship campaign. They also won at Deepdale that season.
Key Facts – Preston North End vs West Bromwich Albion Betting Tip
- Both teams have drawn seven league games this term
- Preston have yet to win at home
- West Brom are still searching for their first away success
Incredibly, these two have drawn 14 games between them already this season. They are the draw specialists in the Championship, and we can see this one ending all square at Deepdale. bet365 are offering 11/4 for the draw and under 2.5 goals.
The best betting odds for Preston North End vs West Bromwich Albion
Preston North End to win: 21/10 at Bet365
Draw: 23/10 at Bet365
West Bromwich Albion to win: 7/5 at Bet365
